Sidecar lens calabash....Updated with Close-up shots

[meathod]

So, how's this for a calabash system?

The smoke travels into the lens barrel sidecar, and the lens focuses on the swirling smoke. The lenses can be removed for cleaning.

The stummel is made from padauk, with an african blackwood bowl insert. cannary wood is used for the bowl ring accent, and the stem. Verawood is used for the accent on the side of the pipe. There is some blue coral on the end.

[Ocelot55]

Not my cup of tea at all, but your creativity and talent never ceases to amaze me. I really want to know how that lens chamber looks with smoke inside of it.

[AldenW]

I love your pipes. Just sayin'.

[Alden]

You are absolutely completely totally without a doubt insane.
And your pipes are too.
In my world, that is one of the highest compliments.
Please dont let the authorities discover your symptoms.
We might never see you again.

[baweaverpipes]

That piece is really cool!

[the rev]

You are a freaken weirdo

not a bad thing

rev

[d.huber]

I second Weaver's sentiments!

[meathod]

Thanks guys!

[scotties22]

I have never taken the time to take a look at your website. Your work is stunning....

How the hell do you come up with this stuff??? If I tried something like this I would end up with the equivalent of a hand drawn stick figure with uneven legs...You, my friend, are a genius.

[wdteipen]

That's pretty neat!

[meathod]

Here are some close-up shots...

[Alden]

Does that bowl look like an Oreo cookie, or do I just have the munchies, man ?

[meathod]

Damn...it toootallly does look like an Oreo cookie...

[Mark Beattie]

Your work always puts a smile on my face. Amazing. Thanks.

Mark

[Cory]

Ridiculously awesome as always. I am perpetually impressed by your work.